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Dead Island - Game of the Year Edition

This new edition gives players who are yet to experience the mega hit Dead Island a version packed with content: including the Bloodbath Arena mode, the Ryder White story line and the weapon blueprint for The Ripper. This complete Dead Island package includes all the gripping extra content that was previously only available digitally.

Ryder White DLC

You have survived Dead Island, but did you really understand what happened? The Ryder White DLC lets you play through the happenings on Banoi through the eyes of the antagonist, so you can learn more about the motivations of Ryder White, a military man and loving husband. There are always two sides to a medal.

- New character: Ryder White

- Single Player campaign with several hours of gameplay

- 2 new weapons/blueprints

- New In-Game cutscenes

Available on XBL (800 MS Points), PSN and Steam (£7,99).

Bloodbath Arena DLC

In the first DLC four different arenas offer new challenges that can be played alone or in coop mode. Its a desperate fight for survival where waves after waves of unrelenting zombies attack, one more gruesome than the next! In this DLC characters can loot experience points and items and bring them over to the campaign mode. Players can show off their skills in zombie fighting with the newly implemented leaderboards.

- 4 Arenas, deadly and hazardous

- Endless waves of zombies

- Single or co-op multiplayer

- Loot XP items and bring them over into your campaign

- Leaderboards to challenge your friends

The DLC package is free for all customers who bought the Pre-order Edition. For the others it will have a price of £7.99 or 800 Microsoft points and can be downloaded here.

Dead Island (released: 9th September 2011)

The player is drawn into the world of Dead Island on the brink of a mysterious epidemic that suddenly, and without warning, breaks out on the fictional island of Banoi. As a guest of the Royal Palms Resort, the player's stay was supposed to be a dream holiday; a luxurious getaway to the beautiful beaches of a tropical paradise. But faced with the reality of a zombie apocalypse, there is only one thing left to do: Survive.This is Dead Island... a paradise to die for.

The Island of Banoi:

If you've been dreaming about paradise, we know a place where you can make those dreams come true. The Island of Banoi. Just off the coast of Papua New Guinea, located South of the Equator and just north of Australia.

Until very recently much of the island was wild and primitive and totally untouched by the modern world. Even though the capital, Moresby, was founded by Australian settlers in 1895, many places deep in the interior still have never been seen by western eyes.

Banoi's lush tropical beauty offers many natural wonders: from verdant rain forests to mountain highlands to virginal white sand beaches. Take a diving tour and experience the wonder of coral reefs teaming with life. Hike the mountain highlands or explore Banoi's extensive network of mysterious caves. Along the way you will encounter all manner of rare birds, butterflies, fish, reptiles, and mammals, including the great apes of the Banoi highlands. It's a sportsman's paradise with world-class rock climbing, fishing, hunting, sailing, and kayaking. Or if that sounds too taxing, find yourself a private beach, splash in the waves and soak up the sun.

Meet the friendly people of Banoi. They are proud of their rich cultural heritage. The indigenous art is world renowned and unbelievably varied, reflecting the many local tribes with their own myths, legends and language.

Come see what Heaven on Earth looks like. Come to beautiful Banoi. The pearl in the necklace of the Oceania Archipelago.